The Henry Ford

The Henry Ford is excited to offer the AIRA Explorer App for guests who are blind or have low vision thanks to a generous grant from our partners at Ford Philanthropy. Aira is a verbal description service that can be accessed on the museum’s free wi-fi network, connecting guests to a remote agent who is able to guide them through each of our venues. 📱 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gewM96u7 📱 Download the AIRA Explorer App: https://lnkd.in/ggQAEw_S

This fall, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is icing over with our next limited-engagement exhibition, “HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever.” From October 13, 2024-January 5, 2025, take an exciting journey through the evolution of ice hockey and experience the remarkable technical advancements and scientific breakthroughs that have shaped the sport over time. Have your own “kiss cam” moment, take a breather in the penalty box, explore display lockers outfitted with jerseys and gear of NHL star players, and even snap a selfie in front of a real ice resurfacer! Discover more just a slapshot away at THF.org/hockey. Flying Fish | Centre des sciences de Montréal | #HOCKEYFasterThanEver #FlyingFish #FlyingFishExhibits #sciencesmtl #travelingexhibition

The Summer/Fall 2024 issue of The Henry Ford Magazine has been released at https://lnkd.in/gX2Ecrae! In “The Bodies in Motion Issue,” explore: ⚙️ The gears, chains and powertrains that move machines in our transportation collection 🎠 The inner workings of Greenfield Village’s Herschell-Spillman Carousel 🦿 Advances in the technology of prosthetic limbs 🛹 How skateboarding can change how people see the world 🪑 Artifact features from our collections ➕ And more!

The mechanical dinosaur #sculptures in “Dinosaurs in Motion” are the creation of the late John Payne, a #sculptor, #metalworker and artistic pioneer from North Carolina. Inspired by museum visits with his own children, Payne sought to meld science and art as he built his large-scale, kinetic dinosaur sculptures. The skeletal sculptures are made from repurposed materials and brought to life through electricity, motors and #robotics. “Dinosaurs in Motion” tells the story of dinosaurs alongside the story of Payne and his artistic journey. Visit this limited-time experience at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation through Sept. 8: https://lnkd.in/guNbdZaY. #DinosaursInMotion #metroDetroit #Michigan

Richard J.S. Gutman, the world’s expert on diners, shares his start, describes his discoveries and explains his connection to The Henry Ford on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gA5etZKk. A selection from Gutman’s collection, gathered over the course of a half-century, is on display now through March 16 in “Dick Gutman, DINERMAN” at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gZQp4-kF.

After the assassination of her husband, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King continued to fight for the expanded rights of all Americans as well as for worldwide peace. One of the most notable results of her activism was the founding of The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center). The King Center was founded on June 26, 1968, in the basement of the King family home in Atlanta, Georgia. Today, the center continues to educate the world on Dr. King's unique style of nonviolent activism, carrying on his legacy of peace through education and social change to future generations. You can learn more about King's role in the Civil Rights Movement by checking out our pop-up "To Establish the Rule of Justice: 60 Years of the Civil Rights Act of 1964," on display now at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Image: "The King Center" Lapel Pin, circa 1990

As we come into the season for exploring and celebrating Americanism, it's important to remember that the promises of freedom have ebbed and flowed to different groups in different ways. No other group in the United States has a more delicate relationship with freedom than African Americans. Read about the origins of Juneteenth, now recognized as a federal holiday on June 19, on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gmbB6dtv. Image: Joint Resolution of the United States Congress, Proposing the 13th Amendment to Abolish Slavery, 1865

Where once the LGBTQ+ community had to meet in safe, small venues, today over 400 public Pride events take place every year in the United States. While there is still work to be done, many strides have been made in the arena of LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance. Read about 100 years of LGBTQ+ activism on our blog: https://lnkd.in/g23mYabq. #PrideMonth #Pride #activism Image: Marsha P. Johnson New Pride Flag, "You never completely have your rights, one person, until you All have your rights," 2018

Last week, friends, family and colleagues gathered to commemorate the life and career of Connie Godre with the dedication of a bench in Greenfield Village. Connie was a treasured employee of The Henry Ford, where she worked as part-time presenter for a record-holding 62 years before passing away in 2020. She is remembered for her infectious joy, masterful storytelling, historical knowledge and characteristic lipstick. You can find Connie’s bench near Town Hall at Main Street and Christie Street.

With the transition from spring to summer, we’re pleased to welcome Alejandro Garza as our second featured chef at Stand 44 in Greenfield Village. Chef Alejandro has over three decades of experience in the industry, working for the area’s finest organizations, including MGM Grand Casino Detroit and The Ritz-Carleton, and currently at The Henry Ford for over eight years. Alejandro is also passionately involved with local food initiatives that support local, seasonal and sustainable partnerships between consumers and their food sources. Come visit Stand 44 and experience his curated summer menu that includes short rib pot roast with whipped celery root potatoes and vegan red lentil cabbage rolls. https://lnkd.in/gQTGs59g